When it comes to cutting fabric, it’s preferable to use dressmaker’s shears. Scissors: Use a small, sharp pair of pointed scissors exclusively for your embroidery – some even come with magnets so you can attach them to the embroidery frame to avoid losing them. The most commonly used tapestry needles for cross-stitch are sizes 24 and 26, although needles are available in sizes 20, 22, 24, 26 and 28. Adjust the needle size to match the project, and remember to get rid of old needles which might damage threads and fabric.
“A blunt needle is required because you should be parting the threads of the fabric rather than piercing the material,” explains Jane. Needles: It’s likely you’ll need blunt tapestry needles of various sizes, depending on your fabric selection. THE NECESSARY EQUIPMENTįor your first project, start with the basics, including a light-coloured Aida fabric, the floss (aka thread), a pack of needles, an embroidery hoop and a pair of scissors.Įmbroidery Hoop: An embroidery hoop holds your fabric and makes it much easier to stitch. Finally, be aware of ‘the count of a fabric’ – in other words, the number of stitches – which will affect the size of a finished piece, even when worked from the same chart.
“Find the middle by following the arrows, or counting the stitches left to right and top to bottom,” Jane advises. “But sometimes you’ll see additional stitches added, indicating three-quarter cross-stitches (sometimes called fractional stitches), French knots and so on.” Traditionally, you begin to stitch from the middle of the chart and the middle of the fabric to ensure the design is centred when mounted and framed. “Cross-stitch charts generally consist of whole squares representing complete cross-stitches,” explains Jane Greenoff from the The Cross-Stitch Guild. You might find there are symbols in the squares, as opposed to colours, if chart is black-and-white. The grid on the chart corresponds to the weave of the fabric, and each coloured square on the chart represents a cross-stitch. CHARTS & KEYSĪ cross-stitch chart tells you where to stitch and what colour to use.
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We like this DIY tutorial on how to create one yourself.
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It’s also possible to download PDF patterns from sites like Etsy, or create your own from a printed picture with coloured pencils and graph paper. If this is a hobby you’re looking to take up, experts agree it’s best to invest in a pattern book or kit offering simple designs, like the alphabet or small motifs.
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